Air China to Start Beijing-Geneva Nonstop Service and Expand its Presence in Europe
BEIJING, Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Air China Limited (hereinafter referred to as "Air China") recently announced that starting May 7, 2013 it will offer nonstop four-times weekly Beijing - Geneva service using the Airbus A330-200. That will make Air China the only carrier offering nonstop rotati...
Air China Introduces "Fast Track" Service at the Airport of Bangkok
BEIJING, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Air China recently introduced the "Fast Track" service at the airport of Bangkok to benefit its premium customers. First Class/Business Class passengers and PhoenixMiles Platinum members on the flight Beijing-Bangkok-Beijing operated by Air China can get t...
Air China and Air Macau Align Frequent Flyer Programs
BEIJING, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- According to a recent arrangement, Air China's PhoenixMiles members can collect non-status mileage on all scheduled flights operated by Air Macau and request award tickets on the scheduled flights operated by Air Macau and carrying the code "NX". (Logo...
Air China Opens Beijing-Hailar-Chita Services
BEIJING, March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Air China recently opened Beijing-Hailar-Chita rotations. The flights, CA917/8, are operated with B737-300 on Wednesday and Friday, offering more travel options to the market. (Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2008/12/26/200812261146.jpg ) The city ...
Air China Introduces Fast immigration Service at Charles de Gaulle Airport
BEIJING, March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The airport fast immigration service has been enthusiastically welcomed by Air China's VIP passengers since its introduction on the carrier's links to Sydney/Melbourne in 2011. As part of the endeavor to further improve customer experience and make more ex...
Air China to Open Shanghai-Chengdu-Mumbai Service on May 2
BEIJING, Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- As part of its effort to build its hub in China's southwestern city of Chengdu, Air China will open a Shanghai-Chengdu-Mumbai route on May 2, 2012. (Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2008/12/26/200812261146.jpg ) With the introduction of the new servi...
Transit Without Visa and China Transit Trial Status Awarded to Air China
VANCOUVER, Canada, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Canadian government authorities have awarded Air China with the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) and China Transit Trial (CTT) status effective February 1, 2012. Under this program, Chinese citizens with valid U.S. visas who are in direct transit throu...
Air China Ranks Among the World's 500 Most Influential Brands for Five Years Running
BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- World Brand Lab, an internationally renowned rating agency, bestowed awards upon the world's 500 most influential brands at the recent World CEO Annual Conference 2011 held in Hong Kong. With a brand valued at USD 7.6 billion, Air China stands at number 345...
Air China Launches China's First Test of Biofuel Flight
BEIJING, Oct. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Thanks to the successful teamwork by Air China, PetroChina, Boeing and Honeywell UOP( http://www.uop.com ), China's first airplane demonstration test using sustainable aviation biofuel was launched in Beijing Capital International Airport on October 28, 20...
Air China Launches Airport Self Check-in Available at Haneda Tokyo
BEIJING, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Since being named the pilot carrier of IATA's "Easy Travel" project in 2009, Air China had made airport self check-in available to its passengers at Tokyo Narita Airport, Hong Kong Airport and Frankfurt Airport outside Mainland China. (Logo: http://www....
Air China to Open Rotations Beijing-Okinawa
BEIJING, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Air China will launch 2 weekly rotations between Beijing and Okinawa using B737-800, starting January 11, 2012. (Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2008/12/26/200812261146.jpg ) The new service will bring the number of Japanese cities served by Air Chi...
Air China Opens Rotations Beijing-Phuket
BEIJING, Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Air China will introduce four weekly direct rotations with B757 airliner between Beijing and Phuket, Thailand starting November 18. (Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2008/12/26/200812261146.jpg ) Hailed as a gem on the Andaman Sea of the Indian Ocean...
Air China Announced to Join SAFUG
BEIJING, Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Recently, Air China officially announced to become a member of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG). Being the first Chinese airline of the Group, Air China will be in line with other members to support the commercial use of lower carbon renewable...
A Warm Welcome and a Spectacular Celebration in Los Angeles for the Inaugural Flight of CA 987
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- A Water Cannon Salute welcomed Air China's inaugural second daily nonstop flight between Los Angeles and Beijing on Sept. 1. Scores of news reporters and local government officials, together with Air China executives from Beijing and the Los Angeles re...
Air China, Eva Air and Uni Air Launch Frequent Flyer Program Cooperation
BEIJING, Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Air China, Eva Air and Uni Air launch frequent flyer program cooperation from Aug 1st, 2011. (Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/xprn/sa/2008/12/26/200812261146.jpg ) Air China PhoenixMiles members qualify for mileage accrual and redeeming mileage for award t...
Air China and Tibet Airlines Work Together on Serving Loyal Customers
BEIJING, Aug. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Frequent Flyer Program cooperation between the two carriers began July 26th, 2011. The arrangement allows Air China PhoenixMiles members to earn Status Mileage on all scheduled flights operated by Tibet Airlines(airline code: TV), and redeem Award Ticke...
Air China and Tibet Airlines Work Together on Serving Loyal Customers
BEIJING, Aug. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Frequent Flyer Program cooperation between the two carriers began July 26th, 2011. The arrangement allows Air China PhoenixMiles members to earn Status Mileage on all scheduled flights operated by Tibet Airlines(airline code: TV), and redeem Award Ticke...
First Brand-new B777-300ER Introduced into Air China's Fleet
BEIJING, July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- On July 21, the first brand-new B777-300ER of Air China, which is also the first one in mainland China, arrived in Beijing. The new aircraft fully embodies the customized design Air China followed to provide excellent travel experience for its passengers. ...
Air China Launches "Customer Profile" -- Convenience for You
BEIJING, July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- With the online sales growth on the Air China international websites, it is very important to optimize the passenger booking process and provide a more convenient ticketing experience. On July 1, 2011, Air China formally launched a "Customer Profile" funct...
Online Check-in Available at www.airchina.es for Air China Flights Departing from Spain
BEIJING, July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Online check-in is now available on Air China's Spanish sub-website www.airchina.es which supports both English and Spanish. (Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/xprn/sa/2008/12/26/200812261146.jpg ) Passengers can check in by themselves after 15:00 (local tim...